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NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 15, 2008 -- Underwriters Laboratories (UL) is notifying consumers and retailers that certain AC adapters have been identified as bearing a counterfeit UL Mark for the United States and Canada. These adapters have not been evaluated for safety by UL.
Name of product: Model YHAC-41240420U
Units: Unknown quantity
Date of Manufacture: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Identification: On the product: The product has a label with a counterfeit UL Mark for the United States and Canada. The label also includes the following information:
AC ADAPTOR CLASS 2 POWER UNIT MODEL NO: YHAC-41240420 INPUT: 120VAC 60Hz OUTPUT: 24VAC 420mA
Listed E229507 MADE IN CHINA
In addition, the blade side of the product is embossed with the following information:
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OUTPUT: 10VAC 1200mA DRY LOCATION ONLY
What You Should Do: UL recommends that consumers stop using the product immediately and return it to the place of purchase.